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John Dorman 1647 – 1695 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1647

Birth Location: Northampton, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Abt. 1695

Death Location: Somerset County, Maryland, USA

Father: John Dorman

Mother: Sarah Hickman

Spouse(s): Sarah Percell

Children(s): Sarah Dorman, William Dorman, Oline Dorman, Ellianor Dorman, John Dorman, Samuel Dorman

John Dorman was born in 1647 in Northampton, Virginia, USA, the child of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman. In 1600, John Dorman resided in Somerset, Maryland, USA. In 1671, John Dorman immigrated to Somerset County, Maryland, USA. John Dorman married Sarah Percell, and had children including Sarah Dorman, William Dorman, Oline Dorman, Ellianor Dorman, John Dorman, Samuel Dorman. John Dorman passed away in 1695 in Somerset County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • John Dorman was born in 1647 in Northampton, Virginia, USA, the child of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.
  • In 1600, John Dorman resided in Somerset, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1671, John Dorman immigrated to Somerset County, Maryland, USA.
  • John Dorman married Sarah Percell, and had children including Sarah Dorman, William Dorman, Oline Dorman, Ellianor Dorman, John Dorman, Samuel Dorman.
  • John Dorman passed away in 1695 in Somerset County, Maryland, USA.

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John Dorman's Ancestors

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John Dorman
1647 – 1695
Birth Place: Northampton, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Dorman
1603 – 1665
Berkhamstead, Herefordshire, England
Sarah Hickman
1606 – 1659
Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Sir (Matthew) Dorman
1568 – 1665
Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England
Sarah Strout
1570 – 1668
Hertfordshire County, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Dorman
1545 – 1629
Susan Colier
1555 – 1634
James Strout
1549 – 1600
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dorman's Descendants

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John Dorman (About 1647 – Abt. 1695) m. Sarah Percell (1654 – Bef. 1740)
  1. 1. Sarah Dorman (before 01 Apr 1671 – 4 May 1727) m. Richard Davis
  2. 2. William Dorman (20 Oct 1673 – abt 1742)
  3. 3. Oline Dorman (17 Jun 1675 – Bef. 1770)
  4. 4. Ellianor Dorman (06 Jan 1679 – Bef. 1770)
  5. 5. John Dorman (21 Oct 1685 – Bef. 1770)
  6. 6. Samuel Dorman (16 Aug 1687 – about 1746) m. Catherine Stevens (10 Sep 1693 – Bef. 1780)
    1. 1. Tabitha Dorman (Abt. 1718 – Bef. 1800)
    2. 2. Samuel Dorman (1720 – 1764)
    3. 3. Sarah Dorman (abt 1722 – Bef 1800) m. James Harris (Abt 1720 – Bef 20 Jun 1769)
      1. 1. Mary Harris (18 Feb 1751 – Bef 1835)
      2. 2. Leah Harris (17 Feb 1756 – Bef 1835)
    4. 4. Eleanor ("Nellie") Dorman (1725 – 09 Jan 1807) m. Mathias Benson (1726 – 01 Dec 1794)
      1. 1. William (Mathias) Benson (5 Dec 1749 – Mar 1820)
      2. 2. George Benson (1750 – 1807)
      3. 3. Elizabeth Benson (1751 – Jun 1833)

John Dorman's Timeline

5 Records

1600
1600-1935
John Dorman resided here in Somerset, Maryland, USA
Somerset, Maryland, USA
1647
About 1647
Birth of John Dorman in Northampton, Virginia, USA
Northampton, Virginia, USA
1671
01 Apr 1671
Age 24
John Dorman immigrated in Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1671
21 Jul 1671
Age 24
John Dorman - Property in Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1695
Abt. 1695
Age 48
Death of John Dorman in Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Somerset County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1647
    Event Place: Northampton, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1935
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland : a study in foundations and founders

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1671
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: They Lived In Somerset: 17th Century Marylanders, They Lived In Somerset: 17th Century Marylanders, This immigration record hints that there were actually two couples by the name of John and Sarah Dorman who lived in Somerset County between 1666 and 1700. The other couple might be noted as "Manokin" in "They Lived In Somerset: 17th Century Marylanders". Alternately, John Dorman may have had a second marriage to Sarah Percell in Somerset County on 31 Dec 1672 as a renewal of vows or a special celebration for family.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1671
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: They Lived In Somerset: 17th Century Marylanders, They Lived In Somerset: 17th Century Marylanders

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1695
    Event Place: Somerset County, Maryland, USA

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